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Patent GB-190203653-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: ELLIS GEORGE BELOE
Filed: 1902-02-12
Granted: 1903-01-08
Abstract: 3653. Ellis, G. B., [Compagnie Franþaise de Voitures Electromobiles]. Feb. 12. Motor road vehicles. -Relates to motor vehicles, especially electrically - propelled vehicles. Fig. 1 shows a side elevation and Fig. 2 a plan. The rear wheels are driven by differential gearing so arranged as not to interrupt the c o ntinuity of the rotating axle. This is composed of a tubular part C<1>, to which one wheel is keyed, and a solid part A<1> B<1>, passing through the tubular portion and extending from one side of the vehicle to the other, to which the other wheel is keyed. The bevelwheels U, V of the differential gear are keyed one on each portion of the axle, and the casing Z is constructed so that it can be taken off without dismounting the rear axle. The bevel pinion S of the differential gear is driven by a shaft N‹ passing from front to rear of the vehicle with universal couplings M, P at the ends, and at the rear end a sliding coupling R permitting a certain amount of elongation as the vehicle rises and falls on its springs. The longitudinal shaft is supported by a beam H<1>, J' suspended at its front end by the vehicle frame 1 through the link H<2>, and at its rear end by the rear axle, and furnished with a link J<2> by which the casing is supported. Wheel band brakes L<1> worked by a transverse bar R<1> are provided, and an intermediate shaft brake K and electric brakes operated by the controller are also provided.
Patent GB-190203837-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Discharging Ore Bins into Railway Trucks
Inventor: ROBERTS FRANK CALVIN
Filed: 1902-02-14
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 3837. Roberts, F. C. Feb. 14. Wagons.-Relates to railway vehicles having fittings for discharging ore bins arranged in rows, the end members 11 of which are shown in Fig. 1. Each bin 11 has a grate 12 fitted with a @-shaped lug 13, while the vehicle has end standards 2 connected by a beam 4, on either side of which are pivoted levers 6 having transverse pins 10 and operating-cords 8. The vehicle to be loaded is run between the bins, which are discharged by pulling the handles 9, and so raising, by the pins 10 and the lugs 13, the gates 12, which return automatically on releasing the handles.
Patent GB-190204347-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or applicable to Steam Boilers.
Inventor: SCOTT JOHN
Filed: 1902-02-20
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 4347. Scott, J. Feb. 20. Baffles for steam - generator furnace flues. Behind the firebridge, at a sufficient distance to leave a combustion chamber, is placed a baffle which is so arranged as to leave a larger space below than above it. It is preferably of disc form, as shown, and it may be in one or several pieces, and with or without perforations. There may be several such baffles in one flue. In furnaces using liquid fuel, the baffles may be made with a projecting lip or flange, as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2, to prevent the oil from splashing against the flue.
Patent GB-190207716-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of and Apparatus for Treating Textile and other Materials with Liquids and Subsequently Drying the same.
Inventor: COHNEN BERNHARD
Filed: 1902-04-02
Granted: 1902-10-23
Abstract: 7716. Cohnen, B. April 2. Fibres, treating; yarns, finishing.- Relates to a process and apparatus whereby textile and other materials may be boiled, bleached, mordanted, dyed, washed, or otherwise treated with liquids, and subsequently dried by centrifugal force in the same apparatus. A centrifugal machine or hydroextractor is employed consisting, as shown in Fig. 1, of a basket or cage b, with perforated walls, which communicates on the one hand with a central chamber a and on the other with an annular chamber c, the whole being supported in a casing d in such a manner that it can be rotated by suitable gearing. Pipes e, f are provided for circulating the liquor in either direction through the material. The liquor is preferably circulated while the machine is at rest. Subsequently, the circulating-pipes are disconnected and the machine set in rotation so as to dry the goods. Fig. 4 shows in greater detail a suitable construction of machine and its connections with the circulating- pump g. The central chamber consists of a cylinder divided horizontally into two parts a', a', the upper part a' being also divided into two parts by a vertical partition. Liquor introduced through the pipe e passes into the compartment a' and thence through socket pipes e<1> to the basket or cage b ; it returns through the annular space c and radial channels c' to the compartment a<2>, whence it overflows, and is drawn back to the pump through the pipe m. The circulation may be reversed by introducing the liquid through the pipe f.
Patent GB-190211106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Suspenders for Skirts and the like.
Inventor: ORTH LUDWIG VON
Filed: 1902-05-14
Granted: 1902-06-19
Abstract: 11,106. Orth, L. von, and Duisberg, M. May 14. Suspenders for articles of dress.- The suspender consists of a casing connected to the wearer's dress and containing a spring-controlled band s provided at its free end with a ring r for engagement with hooks on the skirt. The construction may be that of an ordinary spring tape measure, means being provided for gripping the tape or checking the action of the spring so that the band s is held in any desired position. Fig. 4 shows a special form, in which the tennon of the baud s is regulated by a spring k, and the band is gripped by spring pieces l movable by push-pieces i.
Patent GB-190213287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for the Transmission of Sound for Submarine Purposes
Filed: 1902-06-11
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 13,287. Lake, H. H., [Submarine Signal Co.]. June 11. Drawings to Specification. Sounds, locating.-Sound vibrations, signals, &c. imparted to water by a submerged sound-producing device are transmitted to a receiver carried by a vessel floating on the water by a transmitter which may be submerged in a body of water carried in the vessel or in the sea in which the vessel floats. When used outside the vessel, the transmitter is preferably mounted in a protective casing which may be of spherical shape to assist in focussing the sound vibrations on the diaphragms. The casing may be divided into sensitive and insensitive segments, the apparatus being then used for locating the direction of the sounds.
Patent GB-190214191-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Preparation of Printing Plates for "Deep" or Intaglio Printing.
Inventor: ALBERT EUGEN
Filed: 1902-06-23
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 14,191. Albert, E. June 23. Stamping.-Plates for intaglio or copper-plate printing are formed with the printing-surface higher in the lights than in the shadows by the method described in Specification No. 5744, A.D. 1901, for printing-blocks, except that the dies or reliefs used in stamping the plates are of the opposite graphic character to those used for the blocks. The wiping-operation is thus facilitated.
Patent GB-190214257-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sound Box for Talking Machines.
Inventor: VAUGHAN WILLIAM STANLEY
Filed: 1902-06-24
Granted: 1903-05-21
Abstract: 14,257. Vaughan, W. S. June 24, Phonographs &c.- A sound box for talking machines is shown in Fig. 1, and is fitted with two arms A, B, between the e needle and the mica diaphragm, instead of with one arm only, to increase the sound produced. The arms bifurcate from a single stem at the bottom, being cut out from one piece of metal, and have little projections at the ends to touch the rear face of the diaphragm, and pieces of wax E against the front face.
Patent GB-190217599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mechanism for Operating the Valves of Motors
Inventor: CLEMENT ADOLPHE
Filed: 1902-08-11
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 17,599. ClÚment, A. Aug. 11. Valve gear; governing and regulating. - The governor controls the opening of admission valves of the lift type. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the valves are opened by cams, acting through levers B. These levers have adjustable screws v, which are separated from the valve-stems by wedges F, adjusted by the governor, or otherwise. Fig. 4 shows a modification in which a cam actuates a rod G, below the valve-stem a, the two being separated by a wedge F, as before.
Patent GB-190224337-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Method and Apparatus for Manufacturing Bearing Boxes Journal Boxes and the like
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1903-04-23
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 24,337. Haddan, H. J., [Bergmann Elektricitõts-Werke Akt.Ges.]. April 23, A.D. 1903. Stamping.-In making a bush &c. for a bearing or journal box, a bronze &c. cylinder or bush g, made by a rolling process from sheet metal, is inserted in a box or cylinder c mounted on a base-plate a, the bush g resting on a ring b. A mandrel, formed with a conical portion e and an enlarged portion f, is forced through the bush, thereby compressing the metal and making the inside of the bush smooth.
Patent GB-190226735-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric-light Pendants and Electroliers
Inventor: KEMP CLIFFORD WILLIAM
Filed: 1902-12-04
Granted: 1903-10-29
Abstract: 26,735. Kemp, C. W. Dec. 4. Electrodiers.-The framework of the fitting is used to balance the weight of the lamps, as well as keep them in position. The ceiling plate a of a twolamp fitting supports the pulleys b, c and the ends d<1>, e<1> of the conducting-cords d, e. The frame g holds the lamps n<1>, n<2> apart, and supports the two pulleys i, j at its outer parts, and in the centre portion a further pair of pulleys o, p. The flexible. cords are arranged round the pulleys as shown, and, when the frame of the electrolier is raised, the lamps fall, and vice versÔ. A modification for a two-lamp. fitting, and a similar arrangement for a three-lamp fitting, are described.
Patent GB-190227095-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Wheel for Motor Cars, Velocipedes, Carriages and other Vehicles.
Inventor: PEASE JOHN FRANCIS
Filed: 1902-12-09
Granted: 1904-03-09
Abstract: 27,095. Pease, J. F., and Schumacher, E. Dec. 9. Disc wheels.- Wheels for motor cars, velocipedes, carriages, and other vehicles are made of sheet metal in two sections a, b, each of which comprises half of the rim, hub, and spokes. The section a is stamped with flanges of greater width than the section b, so that, when placed together, the two sections may be clinched by doubling the overlapping edges of the one over the other. The bush f is made hexagonal in form to fit corresponding openings in the hollow hub. The sections may be joined by riveting or seaming.
Patent GB-190300423-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Treatment of Waste Pickle Liquor for the Removal or Utilisation of Free Acid Contained therein.
Inventor: HEMINGWAY HENRY WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-01-07
Granted: 1903-12-10
Abstract: 423. Hemingway, H. W. Jan. 7. Iron sulphate, chloride and oxide.-Consists in removing or utilizing the free sulphuric or hydrochloric acid contained in the waste pickling-liquors used in treatirg iron and steel preparatory to galvanizing. The sulphuric-acid liquors, containing ferrous sulphate, are treated with carbonate of calcium, strontium, or barium, or preferably iron carbonate, such as spathose or spathic ore, whereby any ferric salt is precipitated as oxide, and the free acid either precipitated as an alkaline-earth sulphate or converted into ferrous sulphate, which may be crystallized out on boiling. The hydrochloric-acid liquors may be treated similarly, but in this case the alkaline-earth salt remains in solution with ferrous chloride, which may be removed as oxide by adding caustic soda. The precipitated oxide, obtained as above, may be added to another portion of waste containing ferrous sulphate and free sulphuric acid, neutralizing as much free acid as desired and forming more ferrous sulphate.
Patent GB-190308131-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in clutches
Inventor: HOUGHTALING PAUL ALBERT
Filed: 1903-04-08
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 8131. Houghtaling, P. A. Aug. 13, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Clutches.-The member A is formed with internal teeth a and with a cylindrical recess a<1>. The member C, integral with one shaft, is disc-shaped with a projection c<3> on its face. The shaft to which the member A is keyed passes through the slot d' in the intermediate piece D and into the recess c<1> in the member C. The piece D has a slot d, in which the projection c<3> engages, one or more teeth d<2>, and a pivot pin d<3>, which rests in the recess a' in the member A. If the member C turns in the direction of the arrow at a higher speed than the member A, the projection c<3> turns the piece D on its pivot d<3>, and holds the teeth d<2> out of engagement with the teeth a. If the member C travels in the opposite direction relatively to the member A, the teeth d', a are engaged. Either member may drive the other. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the pivot d<3> rests in the slot e in the piece E, the piece E lying in the recess a<1> of the member A. Fig. 6 shows a modification, in which the intermediate piece is in two parts D<1>, with separate teeth d' and pivots d'.
Patent GB-190312211-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collars for Horses and other Draft Animals.
Inventor: CHILOTEGUY JUAN ELIAS
Filed: 1903-05-28
Granted: 1903-08-27
Abstract: 12,211. Chiloteguy, J. E. May 28. Collars, neck.- The collars are composed o f a metal or other cover a, having a rim a' and connected by flanges e, g to a rubber part b, the interior being occupied by one or more pneumatic pads d, inflated by means of nozzles c.
Patent GB-190316192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Additions to the Frames of Motor Cycles and other Cycles.
Inventor: LLOYD WALTER JOHN
Filed: 1903-07-22
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 16,192. Lloyd, W. J., and Priest, W. July 22. Motor cycles; frames, anti-vibration arrangements for. Consists in mounting the front or steering forks of motor and other cycles upon levers to which are attached springs to absorb the vibration. Fig. 2 shows a front view and Fig. 3 shows a side elevation of the arrangement, in which the axle i of the steering-wheel is firmly held in leversf, which are secured to short spindles e working in the extensions c of the forks a. These short spindles work in ball bearings. The adjustable springs m, which connect the levers f and extensions c, absorb the vibrations, the levers being held in a nearly-horizontal position by stops r upon them. To ensure that the two levers f may turn as one, a supplementary fork, in the ends of the arms of which the spindle i is fixed, may be substituted for the levers.
Patent GB-190317753-A (GB)
Title: An Air Suction Ventilator for Railway Carriages.
Inventor: STEINLE GUSTAV
Filed: 1903-08-17
Granted: 1903-10-15
Abstract: 17,753. Steinle, G. Aug. 17. Ventilating.-A ventilator for railway carriages is constructed so that the motion of the carriage through the air causes vitiated air to be sucked out and fresh air to enter. A square box b is fitted to the roof of the carriage and is provided with a lid d which can be raised and lowered by rods and links so as to leave an opening round the top of the box, as shown, or to close it. The lid is formed with a hood d<1> and a glass top c. Pivoted to the hood d<1> in front and behind are two impounders e, e' which are connected by a link g so that when one is lowered by the pressure of the air the other is raised. When one of the impounders is lowered, it directs air into a pipe k<1>, which is carried round the side of the box and made to discharge opposite an opening b<1> on the other end so as to force air out of the box b into the atmosphere. The air which escapes is replaced by air entering under the hood d<1>. When the lid is lowered, the impounders rest on supports h, h<1> and the holes b<1> are closed by slides e, e.
Patent GB-190318859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Oil Lamps.
Inventor: RUSSELL SIDNEY
Filed: 1903-09-01
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 18,859. Russell, S. Sept. 1. Carriage, cycle, and other oil lamps.-Relates to means for preventing the descent of the wick through vibration or jolting, for attaching the burner and the oil reservoir, and for preventing the rattling of the parts and the entrance of air between the lens holder or door and the lamp body. The wick-locking device comprises a spring engaging tangentially with a second pinion on the spindle F of the wick-raising apparatus, and the passing of the spindle F into a hook Q secures the burner. The attachment of the oil reservoir D is effected by passing a projection G on a collar C on the reservoir into a slot E in a sleeve B on the lamp body A, a spring bolt J automatically locking it in position. A second projection G, slot E, and a bolt may be provided on the opposite side of the sleeve B and the piece C, and a spring may be arranged between the parts B, C to prevent rattling. The entrance of air between the body A and the lens holder R is prevented by the abutment of the edge of the inside bell U against a flange T on the lining S.
Patent GB-190320921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Insulated Electric Conductors and Method of Producing the same.
Inventor: HEANY JOHN ALLEN
Filed: 1903-09-29
Granted: 1904-01-28
Abstract: 20,921. Heany, J. A. Sept. 29. Drawings to Specification. Waterproofing-compositions.-Consists in a waterproof and fireproof cement for insulating electric conductors, which is formed by mixing a clay, like kaolin, a lime product, such as the sulphide, a metallic oxide, such as alumina, an aluminium product, such as the sulphate, an acid product, such as boracic acid, and gummy or gluey material, such as fish glue, commercial glues, or a mixture of gummy and gluey substances heated to the required consistency with water.
Patent GB-190321577-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Kennels or Benches for Dogs and the like
Inventor: MANN KARL FRIEDRICH ERNST
Filed: 1903-10-07
Granted: 1904-10-07
Abstract: 21,577. Mann, K. F. E. Oct. 7. Kennels and the like; drinking- appliances for animals. - Dismountable kennels, benches, or the like, with elevated resilient or yielding floors or couches are provided with detachable covers arranged above the floors or couches in such a manner that they adapt themselves to the form of the animal without interfering with its freedom of movement. Fig. 2 is a sectional view of the kennel or bench. The floor f consists of a piece of cloth, felt, leather, or the like attached to rods g and held between an open frame a and a removable chamber above it by the detachable walls. The legs dare provided with pins e passing through the frame a, and are connected by cross-bars supporting a basin k, which may be continuously supplied with fresh water. The kennel is furnished with a hinged roof, and with a drawer i to hold a dog line, muzzle, or the like. By means of buttons or other appliances, the front of the flexible cover h is detachably fastened above the entrance, and the back to the lower part of the rear wall, the normal position being indicated in dotted lines.
Patent GB-190325089-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cue Rests for Use in Playing Billiards, Bagatelle and like Games.
Inventor: BLACKBURN EDWARD
Filed: 1903-11-18
Granted: 1904-02-04
Abstract: 25,089. Blackburn, E. Nov. 18. Billiards, bagatelle, and like games.-For use in playing billiards, bagatelle, and like games, and so that the height of a player's cue above the table may be varied, a cue rest is constructed with a pair of pivoted jaws 2, carried by arms 4, in which slots 5 are formed, to receive studs 6 of a spring-controlled sliding piece 7, which normally holds the jaws 2 closed, so that they form a cross-shaped bridge-piece of the ordinary shape. To the lower end of the piece 7 is attached one end of a cord or wire 9, having its other end fixed to a pulley 10, on the shaft of which is mounted a pinion 11, gearing with a toothed quadrant 13, forming part of a lever 12, which, when pressed into the butt end of the handle of the cue rest, causes the pulley 10 to turn and pull down the piece 7, thereby opening the jaws 2 to any desired extent. During this motion, the teeth of a radial toothed rack 14 on the lever 12 ride over a spring-controlled pawl 15, which holds the jaws open at any desired amount, and to close the latter, the pawl 15 is released from the rack 14, by pressing a thumb-piece 17, which is so disposed in the handle, that both it and the lever 12 may be actuated with one band while the rest is actually in use. According to the Provisional Specification, a wedge-piece is arranged between the arms 4, so that, when moved backwards or forwards, it serves to separate the jaws 2 as before.
Patent GB-190401190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in anf relating to Cotton Carding Machines
Inventor: MOREL ALBERT
Filed: 1904-01-16
Granted: 1905-01-16
Abstract: 1190. Morel, A. Jan. 16. Carding-engines.-Cotton is carded in a carding- engine having revolving flats C and two ordinary doffere D, E. A shield F, which may be of steel, covers the part of the main cylinder between the two doffers, and prevents the cotton from falling off. Sharpening or grinding rollers d, e may be attached to the two doffers.
Patent GB-190404376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electricity Meters.
Filed: 1904-02-22
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 4376. Tourtel, J. M., and Tourtel Manufacturing Co. Feb. 22. Energy meters.- A commutator motor meter has a spherical armature A, Fig. 1, on a vertical shaft A<1>, within an obliquely-placed m a i n - current coil B. An auxiliary field-coil C, in the pressure circuit containing the brushes and armature A, is supported by screws on slotted brackets C<2>. The shaft A' carries a brake-disc A<4>, above a softiron plate E, and below the poles of an adjustable permanent magnet D, the magnetic circuit of which passes through the plate E. The plate E carries a counter A<3> and a dial H, the upper part of which is formed so that the disc A<4> is visible from the front of the meter ; slots in the dial H show parts of a card on which meter data are marked. The commutator brushes (not shown) are on long arms of two levers, which are carried by vertical pivots on an insulator t<1>, and have short arms connected by helical springs to screws movable by nuts, the pressure of the brushes being thus adjustable. The shaft A<1> is provided with a point to bear on a jewel in a plug p, Fig. 4, which can pass through a supporting spring b but has a thin neck to engage a piece h, sliding on this spring, so that the plug can readily be withdrawn. The supporting spring b bears against a screw m, adjustable in a stationary support d. The plug is situated in a socket e, which can slide vertically in the support d and is supported by a spring a and a screw f. For transporting the meter, the screw f is turned so as to raise the socket e against a collar l on the shaft A<1>, which is thus raised from the jewel in the plug p. In a modification, the lower end of the shaft A<1> may be hollowed to bear on a steel ball carried by the plug p. Casings.-A cylindrical casing W<1>, Fig. 1, fits against a zinc or other back-plate W, and is closed in front by two sheets of glass at a short distance apart, to avoid sweating. The terminals of the meter are contained in separate compartments of a box N, made of ebonite or other insulating-material. A sheet-metal cover R fits over this box, and is provided with a tongue sliding in guides in the casing W', to hold it in place ; a notched strip of insulating-material, on the edge of the cover R, fits against the supply wires. The cover R is fastened by a hook pivoted on it engaging an eye projecting from the box N ; a perforated part of the hook is then adjacent to a perforated lug on the cover. The tongue on the cover R closes a hole in the casing W', giving access to the screw f, mentioned above.